In this episode, we speak with Ryan Shieh, a young author with a new book, 'Counterfeit Christianity.' At just 22, Ryan discusses his journey of faith and the influences of mentors who have shaped his spiritual path. He dives deep into the concept of 'Counterfeit Christianity,' comparing it to his earlier book about abiding in Jesus. Ryan shares his personal experiences and revelations from his college years, stressing the importance of authentic faith and the dangers of superficial religious practices. We also explore his thoughts on holiness, repentance, and the challenges facing today's Church and its younger generation. Don't miss this insightful conversation on what it truly means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly.Links Ryan would like you to view:Counterfeit Christanity: https://amzn.to/46OSbW2 @ryanshiehclips  To Learn More About Ken Chinn:Website: https://www.kenchinn.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Encounterswi...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encounterswit...To Purchase Ken Chinn's Book click one of the following links.Book: https://amzn.to/3BK6AUzAudiobook: https://adbl.co/3R8TIvySupport us on Venmo:https://account.venmo.com/u/Encounter...#Faith #ChristianLiving #Jesus #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #ChristianAuthor #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianFaith #Discipleship #ChristianBook #YoungAdults #ChristianYouth #Holiness #Repentance #AuthenticFaith #ChristianMinistry #FaithJourney #ChristianLife #Gospel#counterfeit #christianity #christianpodcast #podcast #jesussaves #jesustalks #godslove #genz #ryanshieh 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:34 Ryan Shaa's New Book: Counterfeit Christianity01:15 Personal Journey and College Experience02:01 Understanding True Christianity02:53 Common Forms of Counterfeit Christianity03:59 The Call to Radical Obedience05:51 Cultural Christianity and Lukewarm Faith17:03 Holiness: Command or Recommendation?18:34 The Call to Authentic Faith18:55 Character Formation and Holiness20:05 The Danger of Sin and Footholds23:19 Valuing God Beyond Circumstances27:15 Living with Eternity in Mind28:43 Surrendering to God's Will30:06 A Message to the Next Generation34:08 Final Thoughts and Contact Information